Within a session, periods when the Parliament sits are broken up by periods of recess. During sitting periods, Parliamentary business (in the Chamber and in committees) normally takes place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
In line with the approach taken in previous sessions, the recess dates for 2026-27 will not be agreed by Parliament until after the 2026 elections.
The dates will be added to this page as soon as they have been agreed.
MSPs can lodge motions, questions and amendments on any day when “the Office of the Clerk” is open. The Office of the Clerk is open on most weekdays throughout the session, including during most periods of recess.